2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst

StepStone Group•New York, NY

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

StepStone is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 to join their Private Equity team as Summer Analysts. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within the private equity industry. Summer Analysts will be involved in analyzing leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and distressed private equity funds and investments. This role is designed to help interns develop a comprehensive understanding of diverse industries, capital structures, and various private equity fund and investment strategies.

Requirements

Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2027 through June 2028.
GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills.
Collaborative mindset with a proactive and team-oriented approach.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

Analyze and conduct diligence on co-investment opportunities and secondary transactions.
Interact with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysis.
Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across stages (i.e., buyout, distressed, etc.), industries and geographies.
Conduct due diligence on potential fund investments (team, strategy, performance), and synthesize findings in an investment memorandum to be presented at the Firm’s Investment Committee.
Speak with senior executives to gather insights regarding the style and effectiveness of target fund managers.
Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors.
Construct an argument around an opinion and effectively communicate that argument.